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US Video Journalist/Producer

New York, NY · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Experience with vertical video formats and platform-specific editing techniques * Strong newswriting ability, particularly for video headlines and brief supporting text * Understanding of SEO and how ...

dmg::media

US Video Journalist/Producer

New York, NY

$60K - $70K/yr

Experience with vertical video formats and platform-specific editing techniques * Strong newswriting ability, particularly for video headlines and brief supporting text * Understanding of SEO and how ...

Jobs for Humanity

Video Editors

Austin, TX

... or vertical video a plus - Experience in the outdoor industry a plus - Ability to travel up to 20% of the time Please include a link to your portfolio. We frequently work collaboratively and ...

The Cross Church

Video Content Producer

Wylie, TX

Experience producing social media content, especially short-form, vertical video. Experience filming interviews, podcasts, testimony videos, or documentary-style content. Basic motion graphics and ...

NJI Media LLC

Video Producer

Washington, DC · On-site

Operate and oversee production across cinema-grade systems and emerging capture technologies, optimizing output for formats ranging from large-format publication to social-first vertical video.

Saylor Agency

Social Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA

$75K - $105K/yr

Both traditional and social * 5+ years of experience as a video editor in an agency or in-house at a studio, with experience editing for social media vertical video * A well-developed editorial ...

Nexstar Media Group

News Reporter

New York, NY · On-site

Create compelling vertical video content optimized for platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts * Translate daily reporting and enterprise stories into engaging, concise, mobile-first ...

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As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for vertical video in the United States is $31.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $35.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vertical Video vs Video Editor?

AspectVertical VideoVideo Editor
Primary FocusCreating videos optimized for vertical viewing on mobile devicesEditing and assembling video footage across various formats and orientations
Skills RequiredKnowledge of shooting techniques, mobile editing apps, aspect ratio considerationsProficiency in editing software, storytelling, color correction, and effects
Work EnvironmentContent creation, social media platforms, on-location or mobile editingPost-production studios, freelance, or agency settings
Common UsageSocial media videos, TikTok, Instagram ReelsCommercial videos, films, online content

Vertical Video focuses on creating videos specifically optimized for vertical viewing, often requiring knowledge of shooting and editing for mobile platforms. Video Editors have broader editing skills applicable to various formats and are involved in the entire post-production process. While Vertical Video creators may specialize in short-form content for social media, Video Editors work across diverse projects, making their roles complementary but distinct.

Infographic showing various Vertical Video job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 62% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 32% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,351 per year, or $31.4 per hour.
Manager, Audience Development, Social & Video - WSB TV

Manager, Audience Development, Social & Video - WSB TV

Cox Media Group

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Cox Media Group rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 64 rated media

Job description

Location: GA-Atlanta

Job Title:  Manager, Audience Development, Social & Video - WSB TV

Position Overview

WSB-TV, one of the top newsrooms in the nation, is seeking a Manager of Audience Development for Video & Social Media to lead the newsroom's strategy for growing engagement across social and digital platforms, vertical video, and streaming products.

This role partners directly with reporters, anchors, producers, assignment editors, and digital teams to expand audience reach and strengthen connections between social platforms, WSB-TV newscasts, and

streaming channels.

The ideal candidate understands how to turn breaking news, enterprise reporting, and community storytelling into platform-native video experiences that grow loyalty and drive measurable audience behavior across broadcast, digital, and OTT.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Lead newsroom strategy for Instagram Facebook video, Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, YouTube, and emerging platforms
  • Identify daily opportunities for reporters and anchors to create vertical-first storytelling extensions and other video elements
  • Work directly with reporters and anchors to grow their individual audience impact
  • Ensure social content supports broadcast tune-in and streaming growth
  • Collaborate with producers and leadership to expand reach of WSB-TV streaming newscasts and live coverage
  • Identify opportunities to convert social viewers into streaming viewers
  • Support promotion of live breaking news across platforms in real time
  • Partner on strategies that extend reporter storytelling into OTT and continuous coverage environments
  • Provide guidance on framing stories for social platforms
  • Establish consistent posting strategies aligned with newsroom priorities
  • Build confidence and participation across experience levels  
  • Develop approaches that move audiences from social and digital platforms to linear newscasts and live streams
  • Oversees and executes short and long-term strategies to maximize engagement on all media platforms
  • Produce digital content, articles, and support the content center team
  • Understand and contribute to all content center operations
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
  • 2+ years managing newsroom social platforms or audience strategy
  • Demonstrated success growing engagement through vertical video
  • Experience working in breaking-news environments
  • Strong editorial judgment
  • Experience analyzing platform performance metrics
  • Ability to collaborate across newsroom roles and priorities

About Cox Media Group 
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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